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After weekend rains and runoff this is what's in Lake Lanier

Debris floats in Lake Lanier near Thompson Bridge following the remnants of Hurricane Delta dumping at least 3-4 inches of rain overnight Oct. 10-11, 2020. Photo courtesy Dale Caldwell with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

1013RUNOFF 1.jpg — Debris floats in Lake Lanier near Thompson Bridge following the remnants of Hurricane Delta dumping at least 3-4 inches of rain overnight Oct. 10-11, 2020. Photo courtesy Dale Caldwell with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

The Times

Updated: Oct 12, 2020, 9:43 PM

Published: Oct 12, 2020, 5:51 PM

Heavy rains the weekend of Oct. 10-11 have filled Lake Lanier with sediment, runoff and debris, which can make boating conditions dangerous and have adverse environmental effects, according to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

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College rowing teams from around the country can be seen on Lake Lanier this week. Here’s why

College rowers from around North America spend their spring breaks training on Lake Lanier Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Many of the teams have come to Lake Lanier to spend time on the course which will play host to the John Ferriss Regatta this month and the NCAA Championships next year. - photo by Scott Rogers

03132025 ROWING 3.jpg — College rowers from around North America spend their spring breaks training on Lake Lanier Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Many of the teams have come to Lake Lanier to spend time on the course which will play host to the John Ferriss Regatta this month and the NCAA Championships next year. - photo by Scott Rogers

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Updated: Mar 12, 2025, 5:25 PM

Published: Mar 12, 2025, 4:48 PM

The public is welcome to watch the training sessions as colleges prepare for a regatta.

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